Oakland Center

Construction Update

Effective Monday, February 5, the staircase on the north end of the Oakland Center – near the Gold Rooms on the main floor and the Barnes & Noble Bookstore on the lower level – will be closed to support expansion project construction.

Until April when the staircase reopens, the only access to the lower level will be by way of the staircase or the elevator at the south end of the building.

All lower level offices and service providers will remain open during the staircase closure. These include the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Bear Cave, CSA Service Window, Student Technology Center, WXOU and Oakland Post.

Two points of egress from the lower level will also remain open. These include the staircase and elevator at the south end of the building, as well as a temporary exit accessible through a hallway built adjacent to the Bear Cave lounge.

The University appreciates the patience of campus community members as crews work to enhance space, programs and services available at the Oakland Center.